Anyone else notice the surge in "stealthing" stories in MSM? How convenient that this is exactly what Assange is accused of in Sweden and the Administration is

Anyone else notice the surge in "stealthing" stories in MSM? How convenient that this is exactly what Assange is accused of in Sweden and the Administration is gearing up to go after him. Removing condom w/o partner's consent is a shitty practice, granted, but why all the hyperfocus all of the sudden? It may not be Fake News©, but it appears to be conveniently timed, possibly even weaponized, news. Or, perhaps my tinfoil hat is too tight.